W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC) Stock Analysis
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts
AnalystsBuy18 analystsRisks
- ⚠Altman Z 1.0 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠Interest coverage 2.1× — thin debt cushion
What's happening with WPC
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
financial health, valuation and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation32/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (n/a)10/25
- P/S (8.5x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (42.1x)0/25
- Growth38/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (6.6%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (3.3%)6/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-1.5%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (25.3%)20/25
- Profitability60/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (2.6%)5/25
- ROE (6.2%)5/25
- Net margin (29.3%)25/25
- Operating margin (31.7%)25/25
- Financial Health18/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (0.95)3/25
- Current ratio (0.18)0/25
- Interest coverage (2.1x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 47%)5/25
- Quality52/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.66)25/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 11.3%)12/25
About W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT)
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P. Carey Inc is a real estate investment trust principally involved in the ownership of properties located in the U.S., Western Europe, and Northern Europe. W.P. Carey organizes its operations into Real Estate and Investment Management segments. The vast majority of the company's income is derived from its Real Estate division in the form of lease revenue from long-term agreements with companies. W.P. Carey's real estate portfolio is comprised of single-tenant office, industrial, warehouse, and retail facilities located around the world. majority of the company's revenue comes from properties in the USA. Its Investment Management unit generates revenue from providing real estate advisory and portfolio management services to other REITs.
Headquarters: NEW YORK, NY · Employees: 199 · Website ↗
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
Valuation
32DP/E (TTM)28.2xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF72.2xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield1.4%C
Grade C: LowTTM FCF / Market Cap
P/S (TTM)8.51xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements)
EV/EBIT42.1xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales13.3xD
Grade D: Very expensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E22.5xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.80xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.51B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield5.36%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio169.4%D
Grade D: UnsustainableDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
60BROIC2.6%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE6.2%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA3.6%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin29.3%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin31.7%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin45.8%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin—
FCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin—
TTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
38DRevenue CAGR6.6%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR3.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-1.5%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth25.3%C
Grade C: MedImplied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)+25.2%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income7.4%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue2.2%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
18EAltman Z-Score0.95D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.18xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.18xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage2.1xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT15.2xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.05xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.03xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
52CPiotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.66A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability11.3%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue—
TTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.10xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.33
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.71
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$37.05
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$8.75B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$239.27M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$8.51B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$8.34B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.85xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$14.99B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.79B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Mar 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 28, 2026
Key Insights: W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC)
Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT). Altman Z-Score of 0.95 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.66 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- The stock currently yields 5.4% in dividends.
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings · 8 records
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Talma Stheeman Mechthild Elisabeth Filed | Talma Stheeman Mechthild Elisabeth | SellTax withholding | -834 | |
Talma Stheeman Mechthild Elisabeth Filed | Talma Stheeman Mechthild Elisabeth | BuyGrant / award | +2.8K | |
Beier Constantin H. Filed | Beier Constantin H. | SellTax withholding | -834 | |
Beier Constantin H. Filed | Beier Constantin H. | BuyGrant / award | +2.8K | |
GASS RHONDA Filed | GASS RHONDA | BuyGrant / award | +423 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GASS RHONDA Filed | GASS RHONDA | BuyGrant / award | +2.8K | |
FLANAGAN ROBERT J Filed | FLANAGAN ROBERT J | BuyGrant / award | +2.8K | |
Farrell Peter Filed | Farrell Peter | BuyGrant / award | +2.8K |
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Recent Market Moves
See all WPC moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 | Regular | 67.18 | +1.48% | 2.61 |
| Sep 22 | After-hours | 66.89 | +1.04% | 2.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions about WPC
What is the current W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC) stock price?
WPC is trading at $65.82 in after-hours trading, up 0.00% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks WPC pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is WPC stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT)'s financial health at 18/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is WPC stock overvalued?
W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) trades at a trailing P/E of 28.2 and our valuation score rates it 32/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for WPC. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) operate in?
W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) operates in the Real Estate sector, within the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) do?
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About W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC) Stock
W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Real Estate sector, specifically the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. As of the latest update, W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) is trading at $65.82, up 0.00% on the day with a market capitalization of $15.0 billion. The financial health score for WPC is 18/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for WPC stock.
WPC Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 18/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for WPC.
- Sector peers: Compare WPC against 10 other real estate stocks on key financial metrics.
Is WPC a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC) as an investment. The financial health score of 18/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.